Surfing

Tamir Dudi was wounded in battle against terrorists, underwent 17 surgeries, and eventually had to part with his arm. Now, aiming for the podium at the World Surfing Championship, the Nahal Brigade officer tells of the moments of survival in Jabalia, the long road back to the water, and the love that began with a Facebook post: "If I had to, I would go out a thousand more times to fight for the...

The daughter of the US President swapped her tailored look for a surfing shirt and decided to conquer the waves in Costa Rica like a pro. Despite a few spills, the 44-year-old showed great form and a bright smile.

The Israeli surfer recorded an amazing tournament, stopped only in the final against Canadian Erin Brooks (17.20 vs 16.33) after drama in the final seconds. On the way to the final, she eliminated the world number 1 and cruised through the semi-final.

Between moving apartments and adapting to her new life status, the "Amazing Race" star is finding time to fulfill old dreams. "I started something super exciting and didn't get a chance to talk about it," she shared.

The group brings together people dealing with mental health challenges and surfers from the wider community at the water's edge, creating a space where waves blur boundaries, build self-confidence, and enable new human connections.

Studies from recent years indicate that surfing therapy may reduce post-traumatic symptoms. The "Surfers Without Borders" organization has turned these findings into a rehabilitation program that combines surfing with professional guidance and a supportive community for trauma survivors.

Once considered troubled teens skipping school for the sea, today surfing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country: tens of thousands of surfers, schools opening along the coast, the first-of-its-kind wave park, an industry with millions in turnover, rehabilitation programs running at full capacity since October 7, and thriving surf tourism abroad.

Within minutes of a minor fall from his surfboard, a man in his 30s lost the ability to move his legs. This shocking case, detailed in the 'BMJ Case Reports' journal, has brought attention to a rare condition known as 'surfer's myelopathy'.

With professional judges, strict criteria, and weight categories, this annual competition manages to break the internet and also raise huge donations for an important cause that concerns us all.

Residents of Jisr az-Zarqa claim that a recent jet ski accident is the direct result of a dangerous lack of law enforcement on the village beach. They warn that without police intervention, further tragedies are inevitable.

Without bureaucracy, without a time limit, and with a community that continues even after getting out of the water, the "Surfers Without Borders" association offers a unique rehabilitation model. "The distress exists from the first moment, and therefore the response must also be immediate."